Castle Park (amusement park)

Castle Park
Previously known as Castle Amusement Park (1976-2001)
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LocationRiverside, California, United States
Coordinates33°54′10″N 117°28′06″W / 33.90278°N 117.46833°W / 33.90278; -117.46833
Opened1976
OwnerPalace Entertainment
Operating seasonYear Round
Area25 acres (10 ha)
Attractions
Total21
Roller coasters1
WebsiteCastle Park

Castle Park, formerly Castle Amusement Park, is a 25-acre amusement park and family amusement center located in Riverside, California. The park utilizes a medieval "castle" theme and includes attractions such as a miniature golf course, arcade, and 21 amusement rides including one roller coaster, Merlin's Revenge, a junior rollercoaster. The main "castle" themed building, houses the arcade. The park was designed, built and operated by Bud Hurlbut, who designed several rides at Knott's Berry Farm.[1] Castle Park is currently owned and operated by Palace Entertainment.

  1. ^ Merritt, Christopher, and Lynxwiler, J. Eric. maxeys Preserved: From Boysenberry to Theme Park, the History of Knott's Berry Farm, pp. 92-120, 127, 139, 146-7, Angel City Press, Santa Monica, CA, 2010. ISBN 978-1-883318-97-0.